1871 Census look-up please

[bigjon]

I have Samuel Williamson b. 1836 Bowden, Cheshire ,  England, on the 1861 and 1881 England census.
I can't find him in 1871.
I know he was a policeman and it is thought that he served in Wales for a time
Would appreciate a look up please of the Welsh census for 1871.
bigjon.

[armek1]

Hi BigJon,

I have an 1871 census listing for a Samuel Williamson, Police Officer, born in Hale Cheshire (within spitting distance of Bowdon), residing at Monks Coppenhall, Crewe. He seems to fit the bill for your man apart from age; he is listed as being 33, rather than 35. He has a wife Elizabeth (39) and 2 young sons.

I'll post full details if you need them.

Regards,
Lee.

[bigjon]

Yes please Lee
 Looks like that must be him - perhaps Crewe was the nearest he came to Wales.
bigjon

[armek1]

Hi BigJon,

1871 census.
57, West Street, Monks Coppenhall, Crewe, Cheshire.
All surnames WILLIAMSON.

Samuel, Head, Married, 33, Police Constable, b. Cheshire Hale
Elizabeth, Wife, Married, 39, Police Constable's wife, b. Cheshire Wybunbury
Alfred(?) James, Son, 8, Scholar, b. Cheshire Burland(?)
Thomas H., Son, 2, b. Cheshire Crewe.

Regards,
Lee.

p.s. As for serving in Wales: he certainly had plenty of time between censuses!

[bigjon]

Thanks Lee
                 that is definitely my man.
bigjon

[armek1]

Hi BigJon,

I'm glad that the jig-saw is piecing together. I don't how you go about getting any historical information from Cheshire Police, but it might be worth your while to drop them an e-mail at:

PublicContact@cheshire.pnn.police.uk

Or perhaps a begging letter to:

Cheshire Constabulary Headquarters
Clemonds Hey
Oakmere Road
Winsford
CW7 2UA

You never know - you might get some help.

Regards,
Lee.

[Jimmyt]

Cheshire Constabulary Police Museum www.museumofpolicingincheshire.org.uk holds the personal record of Samuel Williamson.